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Q: I would appreciate your thoughts on the weak price performance of PBH stock. PKI by contrast is much stronger although the metrics of PBH are at least comparable. For example both have high debt over 120% of equity. Both have forward earnings growth over 30% and both trade on a forward PE below the 5 year low PE. The big difference is the price action. PKI trades close to median price that analysts estimate for next year whereas PBH is well below those estimates. I am assuming you prefer the good price momentum of PKI and, all being equal, you would go with PKI despite the apparent better value in PBH? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on November 01, 2018
Q: I am a growth investor with an 8 to 10 year timeline. Regardless of sector weightings, in the current market would you either start a new half position in Parkland Fuel OR top up to from a 4% to a full 5% weighting in Kinaxis, Savaria Spin Master and Premium Brands? Thanks in advance, Greg.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on October 29, 2018
Q: I have substantial capital gains on both these securities in both my cash account and in my TFSA. I propose to make some transfers in kind from (in Dec.) and to (in Jan.) using the holdings in the cash account. I would like to sell some of one or the other of PKI or NFI from the cash account now and use those proceeds to buy the other in the cash account. The question is -- of these two, which do you think has the better prospects over the next 24 to 30 months? I appreciate that I'm dealing with different sectors and will keep my diversification in mind. Thanks for your thoughts, they always help. Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on October 18, 2018
Q: Hello,

Long time holder of PKI and SPB. In the past I have watched PKI bounce around and jump up in price and then back down because earnings were weather related (good or bad) and/or input related (ie. contract spreads). Now with the recent price increase (very happy) is it because of their move into convenience stores or is their underlying profit seen to be more "permanent" than "transitory"? Does SPB carry similar characteristics as PKI so that under the right circumstances, they could see a large price increase as well?

Thanks,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 27, 2018
Q: In a well balanced portfolio that is similar to the 5iR Balanced Portfolio, both BYD.un and PKI have increased in portfolio weighting from the initial investment positions. I recall 5iR saying to keep SIS less than 4.5%. For BYD.un and PKI, what would you suggest be the upper limit for the portfolio weighting of each of these two position?.......and thanks for these position recommendations.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 06, 2018
Q: Out of the stocks you cover can i get your top 7 recommendations for good long term dividend/growth stocks for a non registered account that have a good DRIP option.
TY!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on September 04, 2018
Q: Hello, 60 year old investor looking to add to rrsp and tfsa. Which stocks in the above list would you be comfortable buying now and which would you rate as watch now and maybe buy later?
Thanks, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 17, 2018
Q: Just to clarify a recent Q&A regarding Parkland that someone mentioned that they almost sold PKI because "Andrew McCreath was shorting it at about $33, except for your reassuring comments.". In his monthly update, McCreath mentions "Parkland has been among the fund's largest positions this year and remains a core holding." Believe it is still worth holding for further upside. Thought it would be helpful if there was any confusion. Of course, as you mentioned, fund managers can change their view at any time and one should not solely invest one managers bullish/bearish viewpoint.
Read Answer Asked by Zach on August 09, 2018
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan & Co.,
I bought PKI about 5 yrs ago, and it's done very well for me. I am a bit disappointed, however, with the rather slow dividend growth (this is the reason I bought it). As you noted, it's payout ratio is only 35%. So now I'm debating whether or not I should sell my position and invest in something else with a higher, growing yield, or wait in the hopes that PKI will be a bit more generous to its shareholders. What do think? Is the company hoarding cash for a specific purpose, or can I expect dividend increases in the future? Thanks,
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on August 09, 2018
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